Human Rights Commission Report Omits Key Incidents from 'GenZ' Protests

Summary

The National Human Rights Commission's report on the 'GenZ' protests omits key incidents including the assault on former Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba, the role of then Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah, and the inaction of the Nepali Army during violent demonstrations that resulted in multiple deaths.

Key Points
  • The Human Rights Commission's report on the 'GenZ' protests excludes detailed coverage of the assault on then-Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife.
  • The report does not mention the involvement or accountability of Balendra (Balen) Shah, then Mayor of Kathmandu and current Prime Minister.
  • The commission defends the Nepali Army's inactivity during violent protests, citing lack of government orders, without recommending any accountability measures.
  • Human rights activists and political leaders criticize the report for being incomplete and partial, urging further investigations and government action based on its shortcomings.
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